Wednesday, August 25, 2010

So, today I got very lucky. Someone offered to cover my shift today so I could catch up on some Rest and Relaxation after working 62 hours last week. After relaxing this morning Boone and I took a walk up the street to explore Liberty Park. We had gone once before on a quick walk by but today I though it would be fun to take some pictures and explore a little.

Boone was terrified of this water fountain and after letting him explore, smell, and realize it was not going to eat him alive this was the shot we got.

There is this awesome cement/rock water feature in the middle of the park so most of our pictures were taken there.

Boone being so good next to the water...after this shot he drank and drank and pawed and played...people laughed at us.

More rocks and water. I was proud of him for looking at me so much...I swear once the camera comes out no eye contact is made!

I love the green pine tree behind him!

"Mom do you know that it is very bright in this sun...it is hurting my eyes!"

"Mom there is water down there and I would like to play in it please..."

There is this very cool green house and all these flower patches in front.

With flowers are bees and he kept trying to eat them.

He is watching all the kids across the way play in the water and he caught his tongue in his teeth if you look closely!

Cool tall grass!

Getting hot...the long tongue is coming out :)

BIRDS!!!! I love these pictures with the tall grass and a tree in the background actually turning into fall colors!

"Ok Mom I think I am done...."

One last good picture before we walked by the Duck/Goose pond and all bets are off! I had such a great time in the park and he loves all the attention he love he gets. He also really loves all the birds at this park and try so hard to behave but sometimes they just get the best of him :)

Monday, August 23, 2010

So life has been kind of on the crazy side with work and all BUT now that school is starting things should simmer down a bit. I am doing well and still loving the work I do. Boone is loving work as well as he gets to come along and play (sadly I am not allowed to take pictures of him with the kids but the kids love him and he loves the kids). So here are some recent photos of my goofy boy.

Boone and a pepper....my uncle was weeding the garden and out came a pepper. Boone thought it was a personal gift from the heavens :)

Boone starting to munch down the pepper.

Boone still nibbling but if I got to close he would pick it up and run away.

Here are some shots of Boone and his new collar that came in today. He was not a fan of getting his picture taken as it was taking away from his time looking out the window of the front porch.

Boone getting bored with me and just letting me know how he feels.

A little better...

PERFECT!

I love my boy and how mature he is getting (this by NO MEANS means he is losing his goofy side) but he is more trust worthily, mature, and responsible. He keeps to himself and keeps himself entertained. He still loves to cuddle at night time and that is ok with me. His favorite thing as of late is playing tug with anyone who is willing to hold on. He loves having a male around as he is always playing and trying to cuddle with my uncle (though he still has no luck cuddling but I don't think he will ever give up). I will try to be more consistent putting up post! But for now I am out and off to work :)

German Shorthaired Pointers

So, I am providing some information on GSP because I am tired of people telling me my dog is an underweight lab...HE IS NOT A LAB!

Anways, here is just some basic information on my dog...a GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER!

Coat and Color: The GSP's coat is short and flat with a dense undercoat protected by stiff guard hairs making the coat water resistant and allowing the dog to stay warm in cold weather. The color can be liver, black, liver and white, and black and white (though black is not a AKC accepted color).

Temperament: The GSP was developed to be a dog suited to family life as well as a versatile hunter, the correct temperament is that of an intelligent, bold, and characteristcally affectionate dog that is cooperative and easily trained. The GSP can perform virtually all gundog roles. It is pointer and retriever, an upland bird dog and water dog.

Care: GSP along with other sporting dogs requires a lot of excercise and space to run. GSPs have a lot of energy and if not given the right amount of attention, can become bored and distructive. GSPs do not do well left alone all day or if regelated to a kennel without plenty of human interaction. The GSP has a longer life expectancy than many breeds of this size, commonly living 12 to 14 years, with individual dogs living to 16 to 18 years not uncommon.

FUN FACT: In addition to hunting, the German Shorthaired Pointer has been used in Scandinavia as a sled dog for the popular sport of Dogsled Racing :)